Olympus FE-4030 vs Panasonic FP2

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released within a month of the FP2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-4030 scores vs the FP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FE-4030 and the FP2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and FP2.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.